Celebrating a decade of local connections
Connects Network, a community-driven initiative led by local business owners, proudly marks more than ten years of fostering lasting connections within Staffordshire.
With a focus on highlighting the many positive aspects of our community, Connects Network is helping to reshape the narrative of business in the local area.
Predominantly based in Newcastle-under-Lyme, a second monthly Connects Network meeting in Stoke was announced and will act as a bridge between the centre, fostering a robust support network for local businesses in Hanley.
To highlight these positive aspects, each month, Connects Network meetings feature guest speakers with ‘good news’ stories and/or important information for attendees. Over the past decade, Connects has hosted over 100 speakers and toured nearly 20 venues since the end of the 2021 lockdown.
Pete Herbert co-founder said: “it’s been an amazing experience running this meeting with a brilliant team of local business leaders, seeing connections made, supporting each other in their business ventures. The guest speaker section is a favourite with most, highlighting positive initiatives in our community.”
Upcoming events in Newcastle-under-Lyme are: May 16, Keele in Town Project
June 20, Newcastle Borough Council, High street Taskforce findings.
July 11 Newcastle Borough Council: rough sleeper & homelessness, vulnerability and safeguarding leads
Upcoming in Stoke: June 13 Steve Alty, Hilton
July 4 – Announced shortly.
